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Number of employees
8000
Category
Research assistant
Location
Germany, Saxony, Dresden
Area of responsibility
Natural sciences, Physics, Research (academic)
Start date (earliest)
01.01.2026
Duration
limited until December 31, 2032
Full/Part-time
Full-time, generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment
Remuneration
subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L
Working language and expected level
  • German (Fluent in speech and writing)
  • English (Fluent in speech and writing)
Homepage
http://www.tu-dresden.de/
Career website
https://physics-of-life.tu-dresden.de/

Requirements

Qualification
a university degree (M.Sc., PhD, or equivalent)
Field of study
Natural sciences and mathematics, Biology, Physics, biophysics

Contact

Reference number
w25-236
Contact person
Prof. Otger Campàs

Apply

Application deadline
18.09.2025
Reference number
w25-236
Application documents
with the usual documents
By post

Technische Universität Dresden
Exzellenzcluster “Physics of Life“, Herrn Prof. Dr. Otger Campàs, Arnoldstraße 18, 01307 Dresden
Deutschland

By email
recruiting.pol@tu-dresden.de

Research Associate / Light Microscopy Specialist (m/f/x)

The Cluster of Excellence “Physics of Life” (PoL) offers a project position as

Research Associate / Light Microscopy Specialist (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13TV-L)

starting January 1, 2026. The position is limited until December 31, 2032. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The position is generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate the request in your application.
The PoL Cluster of Excellence (https://physics-of-life.tu-dresden.de/en), a central scientific institution, is an interdisciplinary research center for biology, biological physics, and computer science currently under development and has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) since January 2019.

Technische Universität Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Tasks

  • scientific reasearch and development activities
  • providing expert support to users of advanced imaging systems, including confocal and light sheet microscopes, as well as all other microscopes in the PoL Light Imaging Facility
  • collaboration with research groups and staff at the facility in the design, planning, and implementation of customized imaging workflows
  • training and supporting users in the operation of advanced microscopy systems and in the application of best practices for image acquisition
  • maintaining, calibrating, and optimizing imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • support in defining the facility strategy and acquisition of new equipment

Requirements

  • university degree (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., or equivalent) in biophysics, biology, physics, or a related scientific or technical field
  • solid practical experience with optical microscopy techniques
  • previous experience in imaging support and/or microscopy sample preparation is a significant advantage
  • excellent communication skills and fluent written and spoken English
  • ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
  • a service-oriented attitude and willingness to support and collaborate with instrument users

What we offer

A challenging and varied role in a dynamic, international environment and an innovative team; opportunities for further education and training; flexible working time models that allow you to balance family, career, and caregiving; participation in the additional pension scheme for public service employees through the VBL; and the option to purchase a job ticket.

How to apply

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by September 18, 2025 (stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file with the Job-ID w25-236 and a maximum size of 4 MB to recruiting.pol@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Cluster of Excellence "Physics of Life", Prof. Dr. Otger Campàs, Arnoldstraße 18, 01307 Dresden. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.

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